The New Era of Productivity

THE NEW ERA OF PRODUCTIVITY AN EVOLUTION: FROM DOING |TO ACHIEVING REDEFINE Prioritizing tasks Managing workloads efficiently Distractions at work Stress In this new era, productivity has been redefined as achieving rather than doing Stress, distractions and an overwhelming number of things to juggle and manage are cited as the biggest barriers to productivity Busily ploughing through to-do lists and just 'doing' is no longer enough - there needs to be a greater sense of personal reward (financial, career or social) at the end of it Therefore, "productivity" has moved from traditional awareness and prioritization, (i.e. getting things done) to focus and mindfulness needed to reach a reward Awareness Prioritization Focus Result and Reward EMPOWER People seek control over their own productivity - now seen as a personal priority (rather than just important to companies), the key is finding balance and having impact and success in their roles The key elements of harnessing productivity today 67% 69% 65% Are always looking to improve their productivity Are constantly looking for new ways to get things done as etficiently as possible Believe it's important to have a substantial impact on the outcome of their work Smartphones play an integral role in achieving productivity, with some core functions and features Saves time 5 HRS SAVED PER WEEK One-third of business smartphone end-users said smartphones save them more than 5 hours over an average working week Agree that smartphones enable flexibility to work when and where they want 66% Work in 3 or more locations 59% Use 12 or more taskslactivities on their smartphones (emai calendars, to-do lists, photos, maps, social networks etc.) 50% Agree that smartphones improve communication and collaboration 65% Agree that smartphones provide assurance that customers/clients get the best possible service 63% Business end-users need their phone to: Barriers to being productive on the average smartphone: 3 Be secure Power through Be durable a day or more Save time Battery Life Connectivity Ease of typing MOTIVATE Future features and functions that could improve productivity and control, considered of high value to business end-users Future features and functions to promote productivity 72% 67% 67% A central hub' that allows The ability to optimize access to all messages and content across all devices device usage to improve focus and output Integration and communication across other devices 65% 65% 64% Devices that learn how you work to assist with the planning and scheduling of goals Collaboration with colleagues and work teams in meetings and on projects Keyboard technology that enables faster and more accurate typing Smartphone apps that enable productivity now go beyond just to-do lists and reminders. Apps that enable focus include... Concentration boosters Time-trackers Blocks and filters SOURCE: Giobal Productivity Study.conducted by GIK for BlackBerry, July 2014 Research conducted amongst business smartphone owners :BlackBerry.